Hemp Cultivation in Uttarakhand?

How to grow hemp in Uttarakhand and earn more than your conventional farming?

What is hemp in Uttarakhand?

This magical herb doesn’t need any introduction. Yes, it’s illegal but available in many interiors villages of Uttarakhand. Except this, there are many uses of hemp that can bring prosperity in the state. Hemp seed fibre made clothing has very good price in the market and hemp seed oil can be used for the different medicinal purpose.

Uttarakhand has the best climatic conditions for hemp seed production in the hilly areas.
In 2018, the Uttarakhand state government legalize hemp farming for industrial purposes. Hemp tree stem is a rich source of high-quality fibre and its leaf and seeds can be used for many medication purpose.

List of Districts where you can farm best quality hemp in Uttarakhand :

1. Almora –  Climate type : Alpine (BSh) and Humid subtropical(BSh), Annual Temperature – 28 – 2 °C
2. Bageshwar –  A district in Kumaon division of Uttarakhand climate conditions similar as Almora.
3. Chamoli -  district ranges from 800 m to 8,000 m above the sea level. The temperature depends on the altitude. It can 0- 34-degree centigrade
4. Champawat  – Climate type of Champawat is humid subtropical climate   range from 0 to 32 °C
5. Pauri Garhwal -  Temperature range from 0 – 45  °C
6. Pithoragarh – Temperature range -3 to 40 °C
7. Tehri Garhwal – Temperature range 0 to  40 °C
8. Uttarkashi – Temperature range -2  to 42 °C

What you all need to start hemp farming in Uttarakhand?

1.       You need a hemp farming license to start cultivation. Uttarakhand state government prefer this scheme benefits to local villagers so if you are a Uttarakhand resident there is a high chance of getting hemp farming license.

2.       You need to have your own land in Uttarakhand and you have to attach the land ownership proof document with the application like kharsra number.

3.       You must have a good character certificate.

4.       You have to present your application to District Magistrate of the district where you want to do farming and it all depends on DM to give you the license or not.

5.       You can sell only to the buyers authorized by the Uttarakhand state govt.

How much you can earn from hemp cultivation in Uttarakhand?

It is advised to get proper training before getting into hemp farming. Its short term farming crop and gets ready in 4-5 months. Earning depends on the productions you can make. Use high-quality hemp seed, prepare land properly and irrigate whenever required. You can make approx. Rs 300000 to Rs 500000 per hectare of land.

Here is how you can double your earnings from your cultivated hemp?

There are many products you can make from your hemp crop and sell it online or in local stores. Hemp is a rich source of fibres and many types of organic cloths can be made at home, an organic hemp shirt ranges from Rs 1500 to Rs 5000. Hemp seed oil has many benefits on health and skin with a price range from Rs 800 to Rs 1500 per litre. You can produce oil and can sell it to make a good profit.

Hemp is the non-psychoactive variety of cannabis. It has great potential as a grain and fiber material. There are approved varieties for planting based on where you live, so it is best to check with your municipality to determine which varieties, if any, are allowed. There are also species that stand out for the best grain or fiber production, so the selection will depend on the purpose of the crop. A few tips on how to grow hemp seeds will lead to a vibrant, fast, and prolific harvest. 

Hemp seeds contain approximately 25 percent protein and more than 30 percent fat, especially essential fatty acids that have been shown to promote optimal health. This makes them invaluable as fodder for animals and for human consumption. Some studies even tout that the seeds reduce heart disease, minimize PMS and menopausal symptoms, aid digestion, and relieve symptoms of common skin disorders.

 

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